Holiday Charity Collections in Senate Buildings

Summary#

The resolution allows Senators, Senate officers, and Senate employees to collect clothing, toys, food, and housewares in Senate buildings and Senate offices during the holiday season. Donations must support people in need or members of the Armed Forces and their families, and must follow Senate rules and federal law. Senate personnel may work with nonprofit organizations to deliver the donations. This authority expires at the end of the first session of the 119th Congress.

What it means for you#

The resolution allows Senate personnel to organize certain holiday donation collections. It does not create a donation program for the public.

Expenses#

The resolution does not specify expenses.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information.